The Ballad of Adler Young, Canto 2.5

Wow... It seems a lot has happened while I was away...

Ixie swarm, unbeknownst to Adler, be infiltrated by an enemy agent.

Adler, attempt to steam the powder, then magically dry and repowder it. Realise that the resulting granulated powder is noticably more potent than the basic kind, but credit this potency entirely on your elven magic.

P.J., slip an embarrasing reason why the family fortune is declining faster than expected. Also, mention your two brothers (you're ano of a set of triplets).